Rene T
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My DW and I have purchased recumbent ETrikes and really like them. They are recumbents which mean the pedals are out in front. They are very comfortable to ride and very stable because we are so low to the ground.
The one issue my DW has because she is so short is that her feet have the tendency to fall off the pedals. It hasn’t happened yet but I’m affrat it could. If her foot does come off, it could go under the trike. I have the seat adjusted perfectly but I’m still concerned. On a standard bike, the weight of the feet and legs sit in the pedals if you are coasting. On a recumbent trike, you have to keep pressure against the pedals so your feet don’t fall off. The pedals do have pointed thingies which help to reduce the chances of your feet sliding off but I’m still concerned they’re not enough.
Does anyone know if they sell some type of sturrip (spelling ??) that would attach to the pedal and the back of her foot would rest in it. They have them for the front of the foot but I can’t find anything for the back/heel. Thanks.
The one issue my DW has because she is so short is that her feet have the tendency to fall off the pedals. It hasn’t happened yet but I’m affrat it could. If her foot does come off, it could go under the trike. I have the seat adjusted perfectly but I’m still concerned. On a standard bike, the weight of the feet and legs sit in the pedals if you are coasting. On a recumbent trike, you have to keep pressure against the pedals so your feet don’t fall off. The pedals do have pointed thingies which help to reduce the chances of your feet sliding off but I’m still concerned they’re not enough.
Does anyone know if they sell some type of sturrip (spelling ??) that would attach to the pedal and the back of her foot would rest in it. They have them for the front of the foot but I can’t find anything for the back/heel. Thanks.
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